
Look at this map of Taiwan. See how all the cities are on the west side, the east coast is almost deserted, and here's why.
First, the mountains. Massive mountain ranges cut Taiwan in half. The east side is all cliffs, peaks, and valleys - impossible to build cities on.
Second, nature fights back. The east gets hit by typhoons first. Earthquakes shake the mountains constantly. Building anything there is expensive and dangerous.
Third, no roads, no development. When you can't easily build infrastructure, people don't move there.
So while 23 million people squeeze into Taiwan's western plains, the stunning east coast stays wild and empty. Nature wins sometimes!
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